TxDOT Toll Road Exemption
Free tolls on TxDOT-operated toll roads when displaying qualifying specialty plates. NO enrollment required — applies automatically.
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Eligibility
A qualifying Texas specialty plate — Disabled Veteran (50%+ VA rating, or 40%+ with lower-extremity amputation), Medal of Honor, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Purple Heart, or Legion of Valor.
NO ENROLLMENT REQUIRED
The discount applies automatically when a vehicle with a qualifying plate uses a TxDOT-operated toll facility. You do NOT need to link your DV plates to a TxTag account.
Covered (TxDOT-operated): Central Texas Turnpike System (SH 130, SH 45-N, Loop 1 in Austin), SH 99 Grand Parkway (Houston), SH 249 Project (Houston), SH 288 Managed Lanes (Houston), and TxDOT-operated TEXpress Lanes in DFW (SH 183, Loop 12, SH 114, I-635E, I-30, I-35E).
NOT covered
NTTA roads (Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, Sam Rayburn Tollway), Harris County Toll Road Authority (Hardy Toll Road, Westpark Tollway, Sam Houston Tollway, Beltway 8), CTRMA (183A, 290E, MoPac Express), and privately operated LBJ TEXpress / North Tarrant Express / NTE 35W.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-04-30 against www.txdot.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Texas state agency before applying.
Other Texas Transportation
Disabled Veteran License Plates
Specialty license plates for veterans with a 50%+ VA rating (or 40%+ with lower-extremity amputation). Includes free registration on one vehicle and TxDOT toll exemption.
Free Vehicle Registration
One vehicle registered at no charge for veterans with DV plates (50%+ VA rating, or 40%+ with lower-extremity amputation). 100% P&T veterans may register two vehicles.
Free annually
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